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When one thinks of crab, one often thinks of Alaskan King Crab legs, Dungeness or Snow crab. However, one type of crab which is often overlooked is that of the Japanese Spider Crab. A crab which is larger than most with long spindly legs and a bright orange coloring with white spots. In addition, the thorny eyes often throw people off course when considering such crab as a gourmet delicacy.

Although, while in some areas such crabs are often feared and revered due to their size, off the coast of Japan and surrounding areas, such crabs have long been considered a delicacy. As such, many individuals find that the flavor of such crabs are very distinctive when compared to others. However, the methods used to cook such crabs are very similar to those used in cooking the more traditional type Alaskan, Dungeness and Snow crabs.

For, most often such crabs are best when served steamed with butter and salt. Also, while many restaurants prefer to cook such crabs live, these crabs can often be placed on ice to preserve for a short amount of time. As such, if one wants to cook the crab at home but is uncomfortable cooking live seafood, one can often purchase such crab frozen at a local market before taking such crab home to prepare.

Although, if one is going to preserve such a crab on ice, one still wants to cook such crabs as soon as possible so that the crabs do not lose their color of flavor. For, their bright orange color and white spots are part and parcel to what makes such crabs so appealing. Of course, more importantly is the sweet flavor such crabs are known for in the various regions of the World where such crabs are served.

Of course, if one is going to eat such crabs, one may want to know more about the habitats in which such sea creatures are found. Most often, the habit for this species is found in the region of the Pacific Ocean around the Japanese archipelago which results in a very sweet and distinctive flavor among crabs. However, it is often believed that these crabs were dominant in a much larger area.

In addition, to their size and overwhelming appearance, in earlier times it had also been believed that such crabs were some form of sea monster. As such, many may have been destroyed out of fear and understanding as have been destroyed for food. Regardless, such crabs have now become known as a delicacy among crabs and have now become known more for their flavor than their size.

Therefore, if one is looking to try something new, one may want to consider trying Japanese Spider Crab. For, while the size may appear daunting at first, the flavor may very well be worth the effort. Although, if one wants to taste the most exotic of such crab, one may want to visit one of the many regions of the world which serve such crab as a delicacy. For, when it comes to the Japanese Spider Crab, it is often considered a delicacy among crabs.

Cooked Crab is undoubtedly a famous and most preferred dish. But one cannot enjoy the actual flavor until they find the right place to try it. Japanese Spider Crab may have their best flavor when consumed in or around Japan.